Samsung Galaxy S10e review

The Samsung Galaxy S10e currently has an Informr score of 8.9 out of 10.
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Android

Operating system

Operating system

Android

2.8 GHz

Processor

Processor

2.8 GHz

5.8"

Screen Size

Screen Size

5.8"

12+ MP

Camera

Camera

12+ MP

3100 mAh

Battery

What the Critics Are Saying...

The S10e is the right phone for you if you're looking for a large-screened Android phone that still manages to feel compact and more portable than other options. In an era in which smaller-sized phones have become increasingly challenging to find, Samsung provides a promising option with the Galaxy...

- Lisa Eadicicco, Business Insider

Even at $750, I still think it's priced very fairly for what you're getting: an industry-leading display, excellent rear-facing camera, cutting-edge performance, and all the features you'd expect of a proper "flagship" Samsung smartphone (fast wireless charging, IP68 ruggedization, microSD, headphon...

- David Ruddock, Android Police

Surely, there are better value propositions from flagship phones, but the Galaxy S10e packs the latest and greatest and it's easy to handle with one hand. It has one of the best screens in the industry combined with a stellar camera experience, tons of cool software and hardware features and it's st...

- GSMArena

It’s a phone I can easily recommend people buy, unless they are looking for the battery life champ. This phone is average in that department, but it’s just so good in so many others. The camera is quite impressive, the display and performance and software and design are incredible, and the price is...

- Kellen, Droid Life

Sure, it has its flaws: Bixby, the slightly awkward fingerprint scanner, the not quite perfect gesture navigation, the noisy low-light time camera shots, and a few others, but those feel like the proverbial fly in the ointment. The great screen, the fast speed, the plentiful storage and the cleaner...

Prices (Where to Buy)

Common Questions

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Critic Reviews

The Android phone to beat

The S10e is the right phone for you if you're looking for a large-screened Android phone that still manages to feel compact and more portable than other options. In an era in which smaller-sized phones have become increasingly challenging to find, Samsung provides a promising option with the Galaxy S10e.

The S10e is the right phone for you if you're looking for a large-screened Android phone that still manages to feel compact and more portable than other options. In an era in which smaller-sized phones have become increasingly challenging to find, Samsung provides a promising option with the Galaxy S10e.

The best Android phone for the money - and for most people

Even at $750, I still think it's priced very fairly for what you're getting: an industry-leading display, excellent rear-facing camera, cutting-edge performance, and all the features you'd expect of a proper "flagship" Samsung smartphone (fast wireless charging, IP68 ruggedization, microSD, headp...More

Even at $750, I still think it's priced very fairly for what you're getting: an industry-leading display, excellent rear-facing camera, cutting-edge performance, and all the features you'd expect of a proper "flagship" Samsung smartphone (fast wireless charging, IP68 ruggedization, microSD, headphone jack, all the LTE features, etc). As a phone to buy or recommend to others, it's an absurdly easy choice.

One of the best value high-end smartphones

Surely, there are better value propositions from flagship phones, but the Galaxy S10e packs the latest and greatest and it's easy to handle with one hand. It has one of the best screens in the industry combined with a stellar camera experience, tons of cool software and hardware features and it's...More

Surely, there are better value propositions from flagship phones, but the Galaxy S10e packs the latest and greatest and it's easy to handle with one hand. It has one of the best screens in the industry combined with a stellar camera experience, tons of cool software and hardware features and it's still rocking that beloved 3.5mm audio jack.

A great phone

It’s a phone I can easily recommend people buy, unless they are looking for the battery life champ. This phone is average in that department, but it’s just so good in so many others. The camera is quite impressive, the display and performance and software and design are incredible, and the price is not insulting.

It’s a phone I can easily recommend people buy, unless they are looking for the battery life champ. This phone is average in that department, but it’s just so good in so many others. The camera is quite impressive, the display and performance and software and design are incredible, and the price is not insulting.

A no-compromise compact Android phone

Sure, it has its flaws: Bixby, the slightly awkward fingerprint scanner, the not quite perfect gesture navigation, the noisy low-light time camera shots, and a few others, but those feel like the proverbial fly in the ointment. The great screen, the fast speed, the plentiful storage and the clean...More

Sure, it has its flaws: Bixby, the slightly awkward fingerprint scanner, the not quite perfect gesture navigation, the noisy low-light time camera shots, and a few others, but those feel like the proverbial fly in the ointment. The great screen, the fast speed, the plentiful storage and the cleaner One UI easily make up for that, and the S10e is an easy recommendation on our part.

A terrific value for a compact, powerhouse phone

A dream come true for value shoppers who love small phones. The Galaxy S10E shares the S10's core camera and Snapdragon 855 chipset, so photos and speed are excellent. Battery life and wireless power sharing are also spot-on. Its fingerprint reader and flat screen solve minor problems with the pricier S10 and S10 Plus.

A dream come true for value shoppers who love small phones. The Galaxy S10E shares the S10's core camera and Snapdragon 855 chipset, so photos and speed are excellent. Battery life and wireless power sharing are also spot-on. Its fingerprint reader and flat screen solve minor problems with the pricier S10 and S10 Plus.

Smaller, but not lesser

The Galaxy S10e delivers the essentials of the S10 experience -- excellent performance, great cameras and improved software -- in a package that feels more manageable, both physically and financially. That said, it’s not exactly perfect. A smaller phone means a smaller battery, and some people...More

The Galaxy S10e delivers the essentials of the S10 experience -- excellent performance, great cameras and improved software -- in a package that feels more manageable, both physically and financially. That said, it’s not exactly perfect. A smaller phone means a smaller battery, and some people will find it lacking. And the place of its fingerprint sensor can be more annoying than one might expect. Despite that, though, the Galaxy S10e packs enough performance and polish to please almost any high-end smartphone shopper who doesn’t want to spend $1,000.

Smaller, cheaper, better

If you’re looking for a good, small Android or one that isn’t uncomfortably close to a thousand bucks, this is a phone that I think most people will enjoy without sacrificing much in quality. Smaller and cheaper doesn’t have to mean worse, and I think it’s time major smartphone manufactur...More

If you’re looking for a good, small Android or one that isn’t uncomfortably close to a thousand bucks, this is a phone that I think most people will enjoy without sacrificing much in quality. Smaller and cheaper doesn’t have to mean worse, and I think it’s time major smartphone manufacturers start making devices that can do the most without a gigantic size.

Super fast performance, reliable physical fingerprint reader

It's the least expensive new Galaxy S10, is feature-packed, and costs hundreds less. The physical fingerprint reader even makes it superior to the S10 and S10+ in my opinion. Honestly, I struggled to find anything to dislike about the S10e. It feels more complete than the S10 and S10+.

It's the least expensive new Galaxy S10, is feature-packed, and costs hundreds less. The physical fingerprint reader even makes it superior to the S10 and S10+ in my opinion. Honestly, I struggled to find anything to dislike about the S10e. It feels more complete than the S10 and S10+.

Has the best overall price, performance, and size for a flagship smartphone today

The Samsung Galaxy S10e has all of the key aspects of the S10 series: an amazing screen, a fast processor, a great modem, Wi-Fi 6, a new UI, and a wide-angle camera. But unlike the S10+, it fits in my hand, doesn't weigh a ton, and costs even less than the Google Pixel 3.

The Samsung Galaxy S10e has all of the key aspects of the S10 series: an amazing screen, a fast processor, a great modem, Wi-Fi 6, a new UI, and a wide-angle camera. But unlike the S10+, it fits in my hand, doesn't weigh a ton, and costs even less than the Google Pixel 3.

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